Resort To Discuss Cannabis Reform Bill’s Impact

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OCEAN CITY – Resort officials are expected to discuss the state’s new cannabis reform bill and the on-site consumption of marijuana.In last week’s meeting of the Mayor and Council, C......

Decatur Teams Fall In State Semis

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BERLIN – Tremendous seasons for the Stephen Decatur boys baseball and girlssoftball teams came to a close in the semifinals of the state tournament this week.Last Friday, Stephen Decatur boys ba......

DAR General Levin Winder Chapter Welcomed New Members

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The General Levin Winder Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) recently welcomed four new members during a luncheon meeting at the Worcester Preparatory School. Regent Talley Hann ......

County To Weigh Residential Use In Commercial District

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BERLIN – A bill that would allow residential development in the C-3 commercial district will move forward for consideration by local officials.Two of the Worcester County Commissioners agreed la......

What’s Your Sign? – May 26, 2023

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Problems begin to affect relationships, both personal and professional. Act now to shore up those weak foundations before it all comes crashing down around you.TAURUS (A......

Four Candidates File For OPA Board

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OCEAN PINES – Four candidates will run for two open seats on the association’s board.Last week, Ocean Pines Association Secretary Stuart Lakernick announced that he has certified four cand......

School System Delays Budget Adjustments

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SNOW HILL – School system officials will not adjust the Worcester County Public Schools proposed budget until the Worcester County Commissioners have finalized their budget.Though the commission......

Things I Like – May 26, 2023

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Quiet mornings alone in my kitchenPlayoff college lacrosse gamesYouth athletes with a strong work ethicBarefoot on fresh grassThe Orioles’ excitementA great coach’s speech to team after a ......

Who’s Playing When & Where – May 26, 2023

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Buxy’s/Dry Dock 28 410-289-BUXY 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. Sunday, May 28: Sunday’s Local’s Night w/DJ BKCaptain’s Table 410-289-7192 15th & Boardwalk In The Courtyard Mar......

Obituaries – May 26, 2023

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John KeaneOCEAN PINES — John “Jack” Keane, age 82, passed away on Tuesday morning May 16, 2023.Jack was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. on Jan. 4, 1941. He served in the U.S. Navy with the he......

Dates Announced For Annual Survey Of Terrapin Stock

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BERLIN – The public is invited to join the Maryland Coastal Bays Program (MCBP) for the annual community science Terrapin Survey beginning May 30 and continuing through June 10. Surveys take pl......

Resort Council Unanimously Supports Budget

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OCEAN CITY – Resort officials last week voted to adopt the fiscal year 2024 operating budget with a tax rate set above the constant yield.Last week, the Mayor and Council had before them a secon......

Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann – May 26, 2023

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Edwards 5 and 10 was a fixture on the Boardwalk at North Division Street for 75 years. The original store opened in 1937 and was one of just a handful of Ocean City businesses that stayed opened year......

BIS Builders Club Donated Blankets to Diakonia

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The Builders Club of Berlin Intermediate School (BIS), a Kiwanis Student Leadership Club, made 34 blankets to donate to the residents of Diakonia on Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. The 5th ......

Showell Elem. Class Publishes Book

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SNOW HILL – A book written by local second graders will soon be helping students across the world appreciate the ocean.A book written and illustrated by students in Mackenzie Keyser’s cla......

Pines Board Establishes System For Fining Violators

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OCEAN PINES – Board members last week voted to establish a system for fining properties in continual violation of the community’s guidelines.Last Saturday, the Ocean Pines Association Boar......

Cops & Courts – May 26, 2023

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Drugs, Gun After Traffic StopBERLIN – Maryland State Police arrested two men last week after uncovering a stolen firearm and suspected cocaine following a traffic stop in Worcester County.The op......

Maryland Sierra Club Participated in Bay Day

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The Lower Eastern Shore Group of the Maryland Sierra Club participated in Bay Day at Ocean Pines on May 7. The group focused on Zero Waste and emphasized “Reuse-Repurpose, Reclaim and Recycle.&#......

Pines Focusing On Public Safety Education Efforts

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OCEAN PINES – Ocean Pines Association President Doug Parks underscored recent pedestrian and bicycle safety messaging during an Ocean Pines board meeting on Saturday.Parks read through a recent ......

Birthday Party Raises Money for Cricket Center

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Morgan Connolly and Everly Hill had a joint 6th birthday party this year.  Instead of presents, they asked for their kids to either make a homemade card and if they would like to make a donation ......

Old Pro Golf Celebrates 60 Years In Ocean City

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OCEAN CITY – Despite the many changes that have occurred in town over the last 60 years, the connections of Old Pro Golf say their attractions remain a constant for locals and visitors.Througho......

Seahawks Sweep Major Awards

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The Stephen Decatur girls lacrosse team was well represented on the Bayside South All Conference teams, including senior Audrey Mumford winning player of the year and Coach Lindsay Owens earning coac......

Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – May 26, 2023

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Of the two Cruisin events – one in the spring and the other in October – the May edition typically brings larger crowds than its fall counterpart. In years past, the spring Cruisin has al......

A Week In Business – May 26, 2023

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Fundraiser AnnouncedWEST OCEAN CITY – Outlets Ocean City is honoring our brave men and women who have served our country.We are partnering with the American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) to raise mone......

First State Marines Donate Funds for New Bike Racks

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The First State Marines of the Eastern Shore are the first donor to have provided funds for the procurement and installation of the first newly designed bike racks that Ocean City will place strategic......

Things To Do Around Town – May 26, 2023

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Every Sunday: Farmers Market Berlin will host along Main Street with 35-plus vendors from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Rain or shine. TheBerlinFarmersMarket.com.Every Monday: TOPS Meeting 5-6:30 p.m. Atlantic Gener......

Berlin Council Reviews Pay Study, Proposed Adjustments

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BERLIN – Overall, municipal employees in Berlin are paid 8.5% below market, according to a pay study.Though it’s been talked about for weeks, the contents of a pay study the Town of Berlin......

Berlin Officials Discuss Fire, EMS Funding

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BERLIN – Representatives of the Berlin Fire Company told town leaders the funding the municipality is proposing would not get the agency through the year.“We can’t operate on inadequ......

Sterling Tavern Held Bingo Fundraiser

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Believe in Tomorrow recently benefitted from a bingo fundraiser at Sterling Tavern in Berlin. The fundraiser will support the Children’s House beach respite programs. The post Sterling Tavern He......

Algae Blooms Emerge In Fenwick Canals

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FENWICK ISLAND – Officials say they continue to seek help from the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) regarding the emergence of algae blooms in local can......

Boardwalk Parade About Community

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This week’s Stephen Decatur High School seniors’ parade had a bit of everything — from tears to laughs — as the Class of 2023 made its way south along the Boardwalk.What a joy......

Concerns Raised Over Berlin Public Meeting Agenda Changes

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BERLIN – Citizens are adjusting to a new council agenda format at Berlin’s town meetings.In recent months, the town has updated its meeting agenda format and has limited public comments to......

The Adventures Of Fatherhood – May 26, 2023

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“Hey, can I have a BBQ sandwich for dinner?”It was a text from my son Beckett, 15, at 6:50 p.m. last Thursday. This is a normal text to get at night in our house. Family dinners together t......

Residents, Officials Share Short-Term Rental Concerns; Frustrations Aired Over Enforcement

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BERLIN – Frustration with the short-term rental regulations approved last year highlighted a meeting of the town council this week.A week after a Main Street couple had to call the police when ......

Berlin Council Delays Skate Park Decision; Commission To Review Location

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BERLIN – Town officials said this week they wouldn’t select a location for a skate park until the Berlin Parks Commission weighed in on the issue.While a presentation of the skate park lo......